Creamy Paprika Chicken Drumsticks: Easy Comfort with Steamed Rice
This recipe for creamy paprika chicken drumsticks served with steamed rice is an easy comfort food option that’s sure to please.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the chicken drumsticks to the skillet and brown on all sides.
- Sprinkle paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the chicken drumsticks over a bed of steamed rice.
Notes
- For a bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Serve with a side of green vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick with rice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Paprika Chicken, Chicken Drumsticks, Comfort Food, Steamed Rice